Thursday, June 16, 2016

New Striped Bass law in the Nutmeg State

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

          
- New Striped Bass rule for those who fish Rhode Island Waters.

Connecticut anglers fishing in or transiting Rhode Island state waters and in possession of striped bass at least 34 inches total length need to comply with this regulation.

Striped Bass Possession in Rhode Island State Waters:
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The state of Rhode Island has adopted the following regulations pertaining to striped bass. These regulations apply to all Rhode Island state lands and waters including the waters around Block Island:
“Any person recreationally harvesting a striped bass thirty-four (34) inches or larger shall at the time of harvest have the right pectoral fin removed at a point as close to the body of the fish as possible.”
“Striped bass finning:

No licensed fish/shellfish dealer may purchase and/or offer for sale, any striped bass where the entire right pectoral fin has been removed.”

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